C/D Overview:

BMW’s big SUV offers style, space, luxury, and carlike handling. And there’s a high-quality interior that offers seating for up to seven. The turbo six-cylinder is adequate, while either turbocharged V-8 makes the X5 a really sporty SUV. The diesel version dies for 2013.

Base Price: $48,425 - $65,125

Highs

Attractive and comfy interior, drives like a really tall car, the M version is supremely strong and offers sports-car levels of performance.